Positive Parenting

Being needed all the time is exhausting—but fleeting, too, mama

The sooner I can accept that being Mommy means that I never go off the clock, the sooner I can find peace in this crazy stage of life. 

Prevent a toddler power struggle with these key phrases

Avoid tripping their “You’re not the boss of me” alarm.

My husband and I parent *very* differently—here’s how I feel about that

At first I was worried this meant disaster (#momguilt).

One day soon, you’ll know exactly what you’re doing, mama

You will become one of those moms who just magically seems to know what everyone needs.

Feeling angry, mama? Here’s how mindfulness can help

It’s about sending kindness to yourself.

Help your kids solve sibling fights—without affecting your own relationship

Play matchmaker!

20 mom hacks to make your life easier now

14. Keep an "oops" kit in the car, even if—especially if—you no longer use a diaper bag. It contains an extra set of clothes for everyone in the family, some diapers, $20, a few snacks, an umbrella, a flashlight, and a first aid kit.

Let me take your picture, mama—you’re beautiful

Your kids deserve to see and remember just how loved they are, and how beautiful you are.

I am writing ‘me too’ so my children don’t have to

I don’t want them to grow up in a world where they feel like they have to let inappropriate behavior slide.

#MeToo is a rally cry for all parents—we must do better

Despite the statistics, we can have hope. We are the ones shaping the future, after all. 

5 expert-backed tips for creating emotionally healthy sibling relationships

2. Don't force sharing

How to find the joy, mama

Spend some time, every single day, gifting yourself quality time. Not at the expense of your children or family, but to recharge + value your wellbeing. 

Dads are partners—not just ‘helpers’

Yes, my husband is a champ when it comes to housework. But calling that “help” implies that those aren’t responsibilities an equal partner would have.

Watching my children become friends is more joyful than I can express

When your favorite creatures on earth recognize the amazingness in one another... well it’s just awesome. ✨

25 self-care ideas for exhausted parents

Think of one activity you could cut out of your schedule. Then actually cut it out of your schedule.

It shouldn’t take a daughter for you to care about women

The parents of daughters or not, let’s hold everyone to the same standard of respect for women.

Vanessa Lachey on her premature baby: ‘Don’t worry about me. Just make him okay’

Whether on delivery day or later, this a moment that comes for all parents. And shows us our strength.

With Target’s new service, a ‘quick trip’ really can happen for busy moms

Target’s new Drive Up service seriously lessens the pain when you run out of diapers. 

Millennials are moving to surprising places to start their families

Lower costs of living seem to trump city lifestyles.

There’s no such thing as ‘too much’ self-esteem—so pour on the unconditional love, mama

We cannot see ourselves as too good, too capable or too valuable.